BMW 5 series 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 150 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 000 | |
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